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- 16December 16, 2023
Car Hike: Hockley Valley to Dufferin Hi-Land and Caledon Hills Boundary at Mono Center
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/car-hike-hockley-valley-to-dhbtc-chbtc-boundary-at-mono-center/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meeting Location Map 18 GPS N43.972857, W80.056330 North Side of Hockley Rd at Hockley Rd Side Trail. Please arrive fifteen minutes early for car shuttle. We’ll car shuttle to the boundary between DHBTC and CHBTC at Mono Center area.Hike Leader(s): Ross Estrella Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Brisk, Moderate
Terrain: Challenging, Hilly, Rocky
Distance: +/- 13 kmsDescription
Now that the colder temperature is upon us, don’t freeze your self. Hockley Valley Provincial Nature Reserve hills and valleys will surely warm up your body and soul. Layered clothing is recommended on this fast approaching winter season so please dress accordingly. Bring food for snack, lunch and ample cold/hot drinks for hydration. Hiking poles is highly recommended, bring icers and gaters in case we need it. Depending on trail condition we’ll be at moderate to brisk pace for approximately 13 kms. We’ll occasionaly stop for photo shoots while maintaining the pace. Please monitor weather forecast and if you live in the city, country side is always several degress colder.Car Hike: Wilder Forest Uxbridge 113
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Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps): 2499 Brock Road, Uxbridge, ON there is a free parking when you enter the road off brock road beside Horse training facilityHike Leader(s): Mohammad Aghamiri Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Variable
Distance: 14-17KMDescription
We will explore Wilder forest and the beautiful scenery of Uxbridge forests.
Great Niagara Circle Route #2 Port Colborne to Ridgeway
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Category: Car Pool
Location (Google Maps): Meet at 273 Ridge Road North Ridgway Car Pool to Port ColborneHike Leader(s): Alan Laver Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 18Description
Beginning at the Port Colborne Border, this trail takes us through farmlands, villages, watersheds on our way to old Fort Erie
The Greater Niagara Circle Route badge is awarded to walkers who independently complete the Circle Route Trail i.e. Lock 1 Port Weller, along the Welland Canal to Port Colborne , following the Friendship Trail to Fort Erie, following the Niagara Recreational Parkway Trail to Niagara-on-the-Lake and following the Waterfront Trail to Port Weller.Car Hike: Hockley Valley to Glen Haffy - 17.5KM
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Category: Car Hike
Location (Google Maps):We meet at the roadside parking on Coolihans Sideroad, east of where the trail crosses the road.
Hike Leader(s): Fayyaz Mahmood Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Challenging, Hilly
Distance: 17.3 KMDescription
Enjoy the cold weather and great hiking conditions.
We will car shuttle to the BTC Hemlock Ridges Nature Reserve parking lot. We will hike the Hemlock Ridge Side Trail (0.6 KM) to join the Main Trail at Map 18, 51.7 KM (Ed 31). We will continue south hiking the hilly sections of Hockley Valley and Glen Haffy back to the parking on Coolihans Sideroad.This hike is for experienced hikers. Hiking boots are required. No dogs please.
Bring 1.5 – 2 liters of water and your lunch. Please dress for the weather.
Urban Walk: Niagara Falls International Hike to Goat Island
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Hosting Club: Toronto
Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps): We will take the Niagara Falls GO Train departing Toronto’s Union Station departing at 9:03 AM Meet in the Great Hall Of Union Station by the information desk (with the clock over it) by 8:40 or find us on the upper level of the Accessibility Coach. This train only stops at Exhibition GO, Port Credit, Oakville, and Burlington. If you have a smart phone purchase the GO Day Pass for just $10.00. The regular return Presto Fare is $35.58 ($17.79 for seniors). If you don’t have a smart phone you may purchase the pass from Tom (must travel both ways together).Hike Leader(s): Tom Swales, Andrew Proczek Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 15 kmDescription
We will wak from the Niagara Falls GO/Via station to the Rainbow Bridge, cross over the the USA side, and around Goat Island (Niagara Falls State Park) to view the American, Bridal Veil, and Horseshoe falls. We will around the perimeter of Goat Island passing by the rapids of the Niagara River and the Three Sisters Islands. We will have our lunch before crossing over to the US (consume any fruit or meat products you have at that time). As the daylight hours are getting shorter there will be the opportunity to view some of the Festival Of Lights displays in Queen Victoria Park on the Canadian side. You will need a valid Canadian Passport and $1.00 Cdn for the bridge toll. The return trip to Toronto will be via GO Bus to Burlington connecting to the GO Train (the bus departs the bus station opposite the train station hourly at approximately 10 minutes to the hour). The time of return will depend on how long the border crossings take, Dress warmly. We will stop at a coffee shop along the way to warm up. This hike will be open to members only due to the limited number of participants.Pine River Area
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Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Meeting at the corner of Centre Rd (Kilgore) and River Road. Parking is road side and limited to 7 cars.Hike Leader(s): Patricia Foley, Tristan Goguen Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Slippery and Steep Sections
Distance: approximately 12 kmDescription
Hike will be a loop covering the main trail and including on return the Meladonna Side Trail, the Pine River Valley Side Trail and the Carl Alexander Side Trails with a possible snack/lunch stop at the Bell Look Out Side Trail weather permitting. Dress for the weather, proper foot wear and possibly icers maybe necessary. Please be sure you have enough water and snacks/lunch.Please note hike leaders have dogs who will accompany this hike, no other dogs will be permitted.
Loree Forest Loop
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Category: Register in person the morning of hike.
Location (Google Maps): Hike meets in the parking lot behind Tim Hortons on First St. in Collingwood.Hike Leader(s): Annette Sandberg Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely – 3 km/hr. or less
Terrain: Easy – Mostly flat and usually good footing
Distance: 5 kmDescription
We will drive to the parking area on the 21st Sideroad at the Loree Forest. This is a circular hike that proceeds north along the access road to the Loree Forest. We then hike east along a forest trail and then west to arrive at the top of the Georgian Peaks ski club. We proceed west to arrive at the start point. There are several views of the Bay along the way. Bring a snack or lunch and water.Urban Walk: Sawmill Valley-Credit River
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Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps):Erindale Park, 1695 Dundas St West. — From QEW take Erin Mills Parkway north to Dundas St. Turn right and after about one km (just after passing lights at Mississauga Rd) turn left into Erindale Park. From Hwy 401 or 403 come south on Erin Mills Pkwy to Dundas and turn left. Note: The exit from 401 is called “Mississauga Rd”. Two km south of 401 Mississauga Rd goes to the left but keep right to stay on “Erin Mills Pkwy”.
Hike Leader(s): Peter Leeney, cell phone 905-301-4091 Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 11 km loopDescription
An urban walk from Erindale Park up the Sawmill Valley Trail then across on Burnhamthorpe Rd. to the Credit River (Culham Trail) and return to Erindale Park.
Urban Walk: #4/4 Toronto Urban Badge Hike - 21km
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Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps): Old Mill Subway Station EntranceHike Leader(s): Alina Lin Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 24 KMDescription
Let’s explore the city in winter and build up our appetites for the holiday season while earning the unique Toronto Urban Hike Badge.To qualify for the badge, we are embarking on a 75 KM loop (map:https://onthegomap.com/s/rmtm1nhv ) through a series of four Saturday hikes scheduled for Nov 25 (18 KM), Dec 2 (17 KM), Dec 9 (24 KM ), and Dec 16 (21KM, from Old Mills Subway Station to Evergreen Brick Works Lookout).
Please bring hot beverage and snacks/light lunch for our journey. We will take short breaks for restroom stops and lunch at suitable locations along the trails. The majority of the route consists of paved paths, so running shoes are recommended over hiking boots on dry day.
Badges by request will be presented at the last hike. The cost of the badge is $5 for members and $15 for non-members.

Looping through Dundas
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Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Dundas Valley Conservation Area, 650 Governor’s Rd., DundasHike Leader(s): Anne Armstrong Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely – 3km/hr or less
Terrain: Dependent on Conditions, Moderate – Some hills and/or some poor footing, Slippery and Steep Sections
Distance: Approx 9 km.Description
Join me for a hike in the lovely Dundas Valley Conservation Area with its ravines, valleys and hills. We will do a number of loops using main Bruce Trail, blue side trails and Conservation Area trails. The trails will be hilly with some rocky sections. Meet at 9:45 am. for a 10:00 am. start. Park in the last parking lot and then walk up to the Trail Centre where we will begin the hike. Bathrooms at the centre. Bring water, a snack and poles if using. Icers might be necessary. (Parking fee or Conservation Area pass.)
Leader: Anne Armstrong 905 617 3937 hikingrandma@gmail.comUrban Walk: Etobicoke Creek Nature and Biodiversity Walk
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Category: Urban Walk
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Brampton Gateway at 10-30 am or if coming from Kipling Station, Meet at Kipling Terminal Platform 14 at 9 am , to catch bus 109 to square one From square on we will catch the bus to Brampton Gateway terminal to the start of the walkHike Leader(s): Makhan Dhesi (MIKE) Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Flat
Distance: 8 KMDescription
This is a good hike to practice winter hiking and learn about the wildlife we may encounter on the trail. We will be heading to wards Dixie Road and Derry Area, Which is located South East of our starting pointSydenham Nature Reserve Side Trail
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Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Roadside Parking on County Rd 18, just East of Rockford, where it meets the Keeling Side Trail ( rail trail ). East of km 94.5.Hike Leader(s): Franziska Edney Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium: 3 to 4 km/h
Terrain: Easy: Mostly flat and good footing., There might be muddy sections.
Distance: 3.6 kmsDescription
This beautiful Property was donated to the BTC several years ago. We will start our hike, or snowshoe, on County Rd 18, follow the Keeling Side Trail first, (rail trail), then access the loop on the Nature Reserve. It is a pretty hike, offering a nice variety of trees, a big field, a little creek. The trail is fairly flat and easy, but it will still take us 1.5 hrs to complete, especially with snow shoes. For more info, please call or text the leader at 519 379 2572. - 17December 17, 2023
Silver Creek to Limehouse
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Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps): Limehouse Conservation Area parking at the baseball diamonds. Access from the Fifth Line just southeast of the village of Limehouse.Hike Leader(s): Stuart Law Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate, Slippery and Steep Sections, Slippery Sections Likely
Distance: 18 kmsDescription
Join us on a shuttle hike from Silver Creek and Scotsdale Farm to Limehouse. Beautiful quiet Halton countryside. Streams, woods, wetlands and the biggest tree on the Bruce Trail. We might even be lucky enough to do the Hole in the Wall. Please bring a garbage bag and change of footwear for the shuttle. Please also bring icers, a warm drink, water, a snack, lunch and hiking boots. Poles and gaiters recommended. Please dress in layers for the weather. It’s the time of year to have mitts and hand-warmers in your backpack. Please meet at 8:30 to be ready to shuttle at 8:45. Optional pub stop after.
Georgian Bay Odyssey: Little Cove to Driftwood Cove Hike
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Location (Google Maps): Little Cove parking
Hike Leader(s): Saabir Sohrab Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Difficult
Distance: 13Description
This is an in and out hike. We will meet at the Little Cove parking and hike south on the main trail to Driftwood Cove. Along the way, we will explore the Sink hole side trail and also enjoy gorgeous views of the Georgian bay.Our lunch stop will be at the Driftwood Cove beach before hiking back to the Little Cove parking.
Bring water, snacks, and lunch, and most importantly, dress for the weather.

Just For Fun - Exploring Riverside Woods Nature Reserve
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/just-for-fun-exploring-riverside-woods-nature-reserve/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: General
Location (Google Maps): Meet at the Bruce Trail Parking Lot, 713377 1st Line EHS, Mono, 43.959720, -80.070870Directions: From ON-9, head north onto 3rd Line EHS for 3 km. Turn left/west onto Side Road 5 for 2.7 km. Turn right onto 1st Line EHS for approximately 1 km. Continue straight into the parking lot.
From ON-10, head east on Hockley Road/Dufferin County Road 7 for 1 km. Continue straight onto Side Road 5 for 1.5 km. Turn left onto 1st Line EHS for approximately 1 km. Continue straight into the parking lot.
Hike Leader(s): Sandy Green and Roopa Dindigal Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hour
Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 10 kmDescription
Explore the new Riverside Woods Nature Reserve in the Caledon Hills. Bring your choice of hydration and snacks. Sturdy footwear is highly recommended. After the hike, you can head over to the Club’s Winter Market located at 933445 Airport Road, if you wish. It’s less than a 10 minute drive.Sunday Social Hike - Hike the Merle Gunby loop
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/sunday-social-hike-hike-the-merle-gunby-loop/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!Hosting Club: Sydenham
Category: General Hike
Location (Google Maps):Tourism Office parking lot at 717875 Hwy. 6 just north of the traffic lights at Springmount, west of km 104.4 (Map 32)
Hike Leader(s): Bill Snel Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely: 3 km/h or less
Terrain: Moderate: Some hills and/or poor footing
Distance: 2.3 kmDescription
Hike a loop near Jones Falls. Contact Bill Snel at w.snel2@gmail.com or landline (519) 470-0584. If unable to register phone the hike leader. For those with the Exploring Sydenham book, this is hike 28 and has a secret to be found. - 18December 18, 2023

9:00 am NBTC Side Trail Challenge #5 - The Twelve
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Category: In and Out
Location (Google Maps): Park off Glendale Avenue between Riverview Blvd & Twelve Mile CreekHike Leader(s): Robin Garrett Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 11 kmDescription
This hike follows the east bank of Twelve Mile Creek to downtown then back and continues on the side trail towards Brock University until it meets the Main Trail and then back. Counts towards the NBTC Side Trail badge. Required photos include: Graffiti under the bridges, Twelve Mile Creek, Pedestrian bridge over Hwy 406. Participate in all 9 scheduled hikes in the NBTC Side Trail Challenge or hike the side trails on your own. Submit your photos to collect the NBTC Side Trail badge. - 19December 19, 2023
9:00 Staff Avenue Louth
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Location (Google Maps):
Staff Avenue Parking Lot
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
: 10kmDescription
CHANGE OF VENUE DUE TO DEER HARVEST Explore Louth Conservation area
Bring Poles water, snack, Icers and dress for the weather
9:15 Short Hike - Rotary Park, St. Catharines
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Location (Google Maps): Rotary Park, St.Catharines
Hike Leader(s): janet davey Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Moderate
Distance: 6 kmsDescription
Hike the trails around Rotary Park in St. Catharines. Bring water and hiking boots.Island Lake Loop
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Category: Tuesday Hike
Location (Google Maps):Island Lake Conservation Area. Meet at Vicki Barron Lakeside Trail Parking at south end of Hurontario Street, about 1 km south of 5 Sideroad, Mono. You can access 5 Sideroad from Hockley Rd, about 1 km east of Hwy 10, where Hockley Road bends to the north. Hurontario is the first turn on the right after the gravel pit.
Hike Leader(s): Les Babbage, Inge Eckerich, Julie Daley, Tony Evangelista Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Leisurely
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 8.5 km; Shorter hike: 4 kmDescription
We will hike the Vicki Barron Lakeside Trail loop. The shorter hike will turn back after about 2 km. Optional coffee/lunch stop at the Centre Church Cafe and Gallery on Hansen Blvd, just east of Blind Line, in Orangeville. Dress for the weather and bring icers and poles if we have an early snowfall or icy conditions.Holiday hike in St. Jacob's - Christmas in the Village - 35 Albert St. St Jacob's
https://hikesstaging.brucetrail.org/event/holiday-hike-in-st-jacobs-christmas-in-the-village-35-albert-st-st-jacobs/Sorry, the registration cut-off time for this hike has been reached.Not a member? Click here to join today!Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Tuesday Hikers
Location (Google Maps): Come and enjoy a hike along the Conestogo River on The Health Valley Trail in St. Jacob’s, Region of Waterloo. We will loop hike this trail and pay a visit to ‘Old Man Willow’ who is always happy to pose for a photo with us. As we loop back we can also continue our hike on the Mill Creek Trail and visit the the chickadees who love to eat seeds right out of your hand. Following the hike we can enjoy lunch at one of the restaurants in the area. Reservations will need to be made ahead of time, so please indicate if you would like to enjoy ‘Lunch in the Village.’
St. Jacob’s will be decorated for Christmas! You may want to do some last minute Christmas shopping in the Village. There is a good variety of unique shops to choose rom.
FREE PARKING IN THE MUNICIPAL PARKING LOT – 35 Albert St. East. St. Jacob’s. Use Google Maps for directions.Hike Leader(s): Doris Harper Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)
Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hour
Terrain: Easy – mostly flat and usually good footing
Distance: 8 – 10 kmDescription
This is an easy, 8 – 10 km hike along the Conestogo River, through the village of St. Jacob’s. Sometimes people will decorate some of the trees in the area. The trail is mostly flat but may be muddy in some places.Dress for the weather. Bring beverage of choice and snacks. We can enjoy lunch in the village after the hike. Remember to include yes, or no for lunch so I can make reservations ahead of time.
If you are unable to participate, or need to cancel your participation the day of the hike, or you have any questions please call, text or email hike leader.
Thank you
Doris Harper 519-589-4114, harpt7c@gmail.com

Sydenham Chipper (km0-10.3)
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Location (Google Maps): parking lot on west side of Grey RD 12 (across from old Beaver Valley Parking)
Map 28 ED 30
Km0Hike Leader(s): Kristina Rettie Click here to contact the hike leader.
Pace: Brisk
Terrain: Some rocky footing, Some steep sections, Strenuous
Length of Hike: 10.3kmDescription
Please join us as we chip away through the Sydenham section. This will be a series of 11 hikes that range between 13-19kms with one longer hike of 24km. We will begin our journey at the northern end of Sydenham and work our way south to try and avoid the dangers the falling leaves and snow will bring.If you complete the 11 hikes in this series you will qualify for Sydenham’s new independent badge. Please keep track of your hikes as each hiker will be submitting their own badge request.
All hikes in this series will include a car shuttle and everyone will take a turn as a shuttle driver. Please have your vehicle passenger ready.
Dec 19 hike – meet @km0 & carpool to 10.3. Hike back to km0
If you have any questions please text me @ 519-410-9077 (this is the most efficient way)
Please bring plenty of water and snacks/lunch
No dogs
Please text Kristina @ 519-410-9077 for morning of cancelations
COVID-19 Precautions Before, During and After your Hike
- Each hiker joining a Bruce Trail Club organized hike must perform a self-screening check before hiking.
Find Ontario’s self-assessment tool here: https://covid-19.ontario.ca/self-assessment/ - If you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, stay home.
Transportation
It is the Bruce Trail Conservancy’s current policy that car shuttles are allowed. It is at the discrepancy of individual hike leaders to make that decision.
Other Guidelines
- Arrive 15 minutes before the start of the hike.
- Wear sturdy footwear and appropriate attire for the weather and the terrain.
Hiking poles are a good idea in any season, especially if the terrain is rocky or slippery. In winter, snowshoes or icers/crampons are needed when conditions dictate.
Wearing appropriate clothing and footwear prevents injuries and shows consideration for a safe and positive group hiking experience. - Always carry I.D. and your health card.
- Bring sufficient water and snacks (or lunch if indicated). A minimum of 1L of water is recommended on all hikes, and 3L is recommended for long, challenging hikes in the heat of the summer.
- Bring sunscreen and insect repellent (for spring and summer hikes).
- Bring your own first aid kit.
- Please leave dogs at home.
- Each hiker joining a Bruce Trail Club organized hike must perform a self-screening check before hiking.